Group Therapy with Older Adults

  As the population continues to age, more and more older adults will require therapy for various mental health issues. While the group setting offers many benefits and makes therapy more accessible to those in need of services, this therapeutic approach may not be effective for all clients. For this Discussion, as you examine your own practicum experiences with older adults in group therapy settings, consider strategies to improve the effectiveness of your sessions. Learning Objectives : Analyze group therapy sessions with older adults Recommend strategies for improving the effectiveness of group therapy sessions for older adults